UK boy's name
Kosha
An Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning wealth or treasury.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kosha is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kosha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kosha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kosha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kosha ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Kosha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kosha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kosha mean?
The name Kosha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Sanskrit was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent and served as the literary and scholarly language of ancient India.
Kosha is derived from the Sanskrit word "kosha," which means "treasury" or "repository." It was initially used as a noun to refer to a collection or compilation of knowledge, particularly in the context of ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. The name Kosha is thought to have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of wishing them a life filled with wisdom and knowledge akin to a treasury of knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kosha can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Amarakosha, which is a renowned thesaurus-like work that dates back to the 4th or 5th century CE. The Amarakosha, composed by the scholar Amarasimha, is considered a seminal work in Sanskrit lexicography and is regarded as a significant contribution to the preservation of the Sanskrit language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kosha. One such figure is Kosha Prasad, a prominent Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who lived from 1908 to 1991. He is renowned for his contributions to the Hindi film industry, particularly his work in the 1940s and 1950s.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Kosha is Kosha Pokharel, a Nepalese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1977 to 1979. Born in 1912, Pokharel played a significant role in the political landscape of Nepal during the mid-20th century.
In the field of literature, Kosha Bihari Mishra was a renowned Hindi poet and writer who lived from 1923 to 2017. He was widely acclaimed for his poetry collections and literary works, which explored various themes, including love, spirituality, and social commentary.
Additionally, Kosha Jayarama was a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly his work on planetary motions and eclipses.
Lastly, Kosha Dillard is a contemporary American entrepreneur and author who has gained recognition for her work in the field of personal development and self-help. Born in 1975, Dillard has written several books and is a sought-after speaker, providing guidance on topics such as goal-setting, mindfulness, and personal growth.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have all borne the name Kosha, which carries the essence of a repository of knowledge and wisdom, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Sanskrit language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kosha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kosha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kosha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kosha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kosha was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kosha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Kosha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kosha?
An Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning wealth or treasury.
How many people are called Kosha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kosha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.